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LB52 XWZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Gas bi-fuel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

137,452 mi
Last recorded137,452 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 XWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 137,452 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside side repeater lens damaged

Pass 30 Apr 2019 134,769 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside SIDE REPEATER LENS DAMAGED

Fail 30 Apr 2019 134,769 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt FRONT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated FRONT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside SIDE REPEATER LENS DAMAGED

Pass 15 Mar 2018 132,012 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 132,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 126,075 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 121,882 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 118,293 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 104,476 miles

oil leak from automatic gear box

Fail 8 Oct 2013 104,476 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from automatic gear box

Pass 28 Sep 2012 91,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 84,624 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 71,281 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2010 70,872 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2010 70,872 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2009 57,600 miles

both front brake discs are lipped

both front wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 21 Feb 2008 43,432 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 28,223 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jan 2006 18,074 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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LB52 XWZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 81,364 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB52 XWZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LB52 XWZ registered?

LB52 XWZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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